Plastic bags (other polymers) imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic bags (other polymers) by Namibia reached $4.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 2.6K t |
Where Namibia imports plastic bags (other polymers) from
South Africa alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.7M | 91% |
| China | $82K | 2% |
| Zimbabwe | $62K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $44K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $39K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $32K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.5% |
| India | $19K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, close to the world average of $4.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Namibia plastic bags (other polymers) imports (HS 3923.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3923.29: Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bags (other polymers) imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported plastic bags (other polymers) worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bags (other polymers) to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (2%) and Zimbabwe (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bags (other polymers) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $4.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic bags (other polymers) to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2018 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bags (other polymers)?
The HS code for plastic bags (other polymers) is subheading 3923.29. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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